In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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Senate vote: Amendment // March 3, 2010Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive CBA Thune Amdt No. 3338, As Further Amended

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 153,450,346 people65.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

38 votes, representing 72,046,009 people30.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon6165.4%
YeaLost3830.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%